Woman jumps out of airplane for a good cause

Published 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Former Huron County resident, Brenda Whelihan-Tice jumped out of an airplane at 14,000 ft. and went tandem skydiving to help raise money for the Bay Area Womens Center located in Bay City.

Former Huron County resident, Brenda Whelihan-Tice jumped out of an airplane at 14,000 ft. and went tandem skydiving to help raise money for the Bay Area Womens Center located in Bay City.

The annual event is called Operation Freefall which took place at the Napoleon Skydiving Center in Napoleon on April 29.

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The Womens Center helps those who have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

At first its a little hard to catch your breath freefalling at 120 MPH, then the parachute opens with a sudden pull. You begin to float in the air, both an awesome and peaceful feeling. You become free. Tice stated. When asked if she would do it again she replied, Lets Go.